Case 10 Be Tried Today In Carlisle School Fight
A bitter dispute over joint control of the Carlisle Haddon township high school leads to a circuit court injunction. Judge Bridwell will hear the case challenging how the school is run and who hires the superintendent and teachers for 1916 1917.
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Carlisle
Judge Bridwell
School Board of
Oliver H. Greist
Emma Brunger
Tarlton C. Woodard
Haddon Township
J. Frank Alumbaugh
Irving Keys
John E. M. Purcell
Alumbaugh
Carlisle School Board
Board of Control
Carlisle doctor faces charge after marshal incident
Dr. G W Pirtle of Carlisle files serious charge against Steve Dooley alleging attempted murder involving a marshal. The report notes a confrontation and filed accusations, with no immediate details on case status or court dates.
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G. W. Pirtle
Carlisle
Steve Dooley
Forged Check Racketeering Hits Sullivan Merchants
A tall stranger used forged checks drawn on Sullivan State Bank and signed as Wible & Son to steal from Sullivan merchants Friday afternoon. Checks ranged from 4.90 to 14.40, totaling 50.80, with twenty torn from Wible & Son’s book and deposited Saturday night. Merchants and bank staff detected the fraud Monday as the forgeries were presented.
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Stranger
Sullivan Merchants
Sullivan
Sullivan State Bank
Wible & Son
North Main St
G. Wible
Sullivan Firms
A. Ralph
Ruddell Brothers
Ford & Harding
Harlan Ruddell
R. C. Bradbury
Phil Walters
Paul Daugherty
J. W. Miller
Frog Pond school case appealed to Supreme Court
The Frog Pond consolidation fight in Haddon township escalates as Woodard appeals to the state Supreme Court from Sullivan circuit court. The petition for merging Frog Pond with Carlisle schools was upheld by County Superintendent Park, but Woodard argues insufficient patron signing.
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Charles A. Atkinson
Tarlton C. Woodard
Haddon Township
Sullivan Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Woodard
Frog Pond
Atkinson
Frog Pound
Carlisle
Richard Park
Circuit Court
Bridwell
Park
Electing a President 11 Nation
A compact section notes the ongoing process of selecting a U S president. It outlines key speeches, campaign events, and voter engagement across states, highlighting major candidates and deadlines influencing the race.
Lincoln and Douglassfeatures in 1860 election summary
The 1860 race pitted Lincoln against Seward for the Republican nomination with Lincoln eventually winning. Douglas led the Douglas Democrats, Breckinridge ran for Kentucky wing, and Bell stood for the Union ticket while McClellan later faced Lincoln in 1864. Grant’s election is hinted for 1868.
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Lincoln
William H. Seward
New York
Stephen A. Douglas
Illinois
J. C. Breckinridge
Kentucky
John Bell
Tennessee
George B. McClellan
New Jersey
Three Men Charged With Theft of Billman Auto
Harry L Ramsey Duby Heath and George Elliott of Mattoon Illinois faced Judge Bridwell on continued bonds for grand larceny in the theft of E A Billman s Buick last May. Bonds posted include 1000 cash for Ramsey and Heath and 1000 signed by H C Elliott C L Davis and W C Jamison. Trial set for Sept 19 then continued to Sept 20. Ramsey and Heath released Sept 2 after posting cash bonds.
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Harry L. Ramsey
Duby Heath
George Elliot
Mattoon
E. A. Billman
Bridwell
Ramsey
Heath
Elliott
H. C. Elliot
C. L. Davis
W. C. Jamison
National Bank
Justice Scherb
Kelley
Geo. Elliot
Elliot
Watson to Speak in Sullivan County on Thursday
Republican U S senator candidate James E. Watson will tour Sullivan County on Thursday September 21 delivering talks in several towns and an evening address in this city. He aims to cover multiple engagements after canceling a Merom chautauqua appearance due to a family death.
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Sullivan County
James E. Watson
Pushville
United States
Indiana
Watson
Merom Chautauqua
Hinkle Damage Case Taken Under Advisement
The Hamet Hinkle land damage suit, tied to Prather Latshaw drainage, was heard in circuit court before Judge Bridwell and is now under advisement. Hinkle claims the Levee across Busseron creek ruined tile drainage, flooding his land. he valued pre levee land at 50 to 60 dollars an acre and post levee value at 20 to 30 dollars.
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Hamet Hinkle
Vincennes
Haddon Township
Bridwell
Circuit Court
Prather-Latshaw
En Township
Busseron Creek
Hinkle
Carlisle Physician Accuses Dooley After Office Confrontation
Dr George W Pirtle of Carlisle alleges Stephen Dooley marsh al Carlisle attempted to shoot him with premeditated intent in a Monday office confrontation Dooley was arrested by Sheriff Kelley and deputy Hale and arraigned in circuit court posting 500 bond signed by George Ridgeway and George B Willis Dooley denies the charge and connection to a prior lawsuit between the men remains unresolved
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George W. Pirtle
Carlisle
Pirtle
Stephen Dooley
Marshel
Dooley
Kelley
Orville Hale
Bridwell
George Ridgeway
George B. Willis
Circuit Court
Ruling Promised Monday in Vincennes Track Case
Judge W H Bridwell will rule on Monday regarding Vin cennes Traction Company demurrer in an injunction suit by the city of Vincennes to stop double tracking on Seventh street. The case moved from Knox to this county after a venue change. The traction company argued lack of court jurisdiction and insufficient facts, while the company also sought PSC approval to switch to single tracks. the city’s demurrer on jurisdiction was sustained.
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Vincennes
W. H. Bridwell
Sullivan Circuit Court
Vincennes Traction Company
Seventh Street
Knox Circuit
Traction Company
Public Service Commission
Velma Thomas Weds John Lin Ballard at Home Ceremony
Miss Velma Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Thomas of Highview Farm wed John Lin Ballard of Henning Ill The ring ceremony was performed by Rev R H Toole at the bride’s home with few relatives present The couple will reside in Rossville Ill after September 2.
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Velma Thomas
John M. Thomas
Highview Farm
John Lincoln Ballard
Henning
Ill
R. H. Toole
Sullivan M. E. Church
Tressa Goodwin
Tressa Goodwin. Mrs. Ballard Is A Graduate of the Sullivan High School
Battle Creek, Mich
Battle Creek
Mrs Clint Murdock Returns Home From Hunne Well Visit
Mrs. Clint Murdock of Hunne well Kansas, who has been visiting relatives and friends here, has returned home.
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Clint Murdock
Hunnewell
Kas
Hayes Goes to Harvard for PhD Studies
A. W. Hayes resigned as county vocational agent and will soon depart for Cambridge Massachusetts to enter Harvard University's Graduate Department. He will pursue a Ph D in Political Economy and Sociology.
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Hayes
Harvard
A. W. Hayes
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Mrs Claude Miller Visits Parents in Indiana
Mrs Claude Miller of Gaston Indiana is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs M F Walters southwest of Sullivan Indiana.
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Claude Miller
Gaston, Ind
Mrs
M. F. Walters
Sullivan
Republican Club Formed in Farmersburg
A Republican club started at a meeting in Farmersburg last Thursday night with thirty members. Officers include Dr. Harry O'Dell as president and T H Kendall as first vice president. Quarters are secured over the Citizens State Bank and an open house is planned throughout the campaign with several social and political meetings scheduled.
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Republican Club
Farmersburg
Harry O'Dell
T. H. Kendall
H. M. McNabb
O. T. Calvin
John Nikirk
Gouchenour Leaves for Chicago to Meet Family
Robert Gouchenour traveled to Chicago on Saturday to join his wife and family who were en route from Sheridan Wyoming to settle in Sullivan, seeking their future home.
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Robert Gouchenour
Chicago
Sheridan
Wyo
Sullivan
Editorial Attacks Adamson Eight Hour Bill as Perilous Precedent
The National Enquirer denounces the Adamson eight hour bill as a dangerous precedent urging labor groups to oppose its restraints. Ex Governor Hanly writes that Congress forced the measure into law under fear and coercion, questioning its fairness and potential impact on railroad property and freight rates.
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Congress
Hanly
The
National Enquirer
J. Frank Hanly
Prohibition
Brotherhoods
Legislative Assembly
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Grant
Ramsey, Heath and
Clrottf Court
Justice Court
Daviey
Thomas-Ballard
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